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Ultrasound separates galactoceles from simple cysts

By Ultrasound Review

(Ultrasound Review) The purpose of this study was to characterize the sonographic appearances of galactoceles. This is the most common benign breast lesion in lactating patients. Ultrasound is the modality of choice for diagnosis, because women of childbearing age tend to have breasts of the increased density.

April 8, 2002

MRI successfully tracks women with hereditary breast cancer risk

By Shalmali Pal

SAN FRANCISCO - Women who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, or run a higher risk of developing breast cancer based on family history, can benefit from routine surveillance with MRI, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting on Sunday.

April 7, 2002

For ease of use, FFDM wins points with RTs

By Shalmali Pal

Full-field digital mammography continues to impress breast imaging specialists at the University of Colorado in Denver, particularly because it makes repeat exams more convenient.

April 4, 2002

Agfa, Hologic join forces in digital mammo

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Agfa HealthCare and Hologic have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop an integrated full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system.

April 1, 2002

Freehand scanning improves on elasticity ultrasound imaging

By Shalmali Pal

A group of researchers has developed a new technique for elasticity ultrasound breast imaging that uses freehand scanning rather than mechanical compression. The group believes that the technique produces excellent images without patient discomfort and without the need for additional motorized components to be added to the scanner.

March 26, 2002

Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Schering to partner

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Laser-based breast imaging developer Imaging Diagnostic Systems has signed a collaboration agreement with Schering of Berlin.

March 25, 2002